Vegan Cajun Quinoa Pilaf is the perfect recipe to add to your meal prep rotation, it is a versatile recipe, add your favorite veggies and make it your own. Serve you one pot pilaf with Southern Black-Eyed Peas, Smothered Tofu or Sothern Style Collard Greens.
I decided to prepare this version in celebration of Black History Month. Black History Month is a yearly celebration highlighting the achievements of blacks in US history.
I’m celebrating the gift of Cajun/Creole cooking as a part of the tapestry of American culture and people, similar to a melting pot of flavors all in one pot.
Cajun Quinoa Pilaf Ingredients
- Olive Oil – Avocado oil is a great option.
- Onion
- Garlic
- Celery
- Bell Pepper – Traditional green bell peppers are used but I prepare red.
- Green Onion –
- Thyme
- Creole Seasoning – Use your favorite storebought Cajun/Creole blend or make this Homemade Creole Seasoning.
- Quinoa – technically a seed, it is sold in most mainstream supermarkets or online Here. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse properly.
- Vegetable Broth
How To Make Cajun Quinoa Pilaf
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, cook until onion is soft about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in green onion, Cajun/Creole seasoning, and thyme and cook for one minute.
- Add Quinoa, vegetable broth, and stir. Bring pilaf to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid as evaporated.
- Stir in cooked sausage slices if using.
- Season with salt to taste and cayenne pepper to taste serve.
To prepare sausage: heat oil in a skillet add sausage slices and cook until brown, remove from heat and set aside on a plate or bowl.
Tips For Making Quinoa Pilaf
- Add extra liquid if quinoa is not tender.
- It is important to rinse quinoa, some people are allergic to the substance coating quinoa.
- Substitute the sausage with your favorite vegan meat substitute.
Other Gluten-Free Vegan Southern Recipes To Try
- Sausage Gravy
- Gluten-Free Vegan Cornbread
- Gluten-Free Vegan Pecan Pie
- Vegan Pot Pie
- Vegan Chicken And Dumplings
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisines: American, Soul Food
Nutrition
(Per serving)- Energy: 175 kcal / 732 kJ
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 20 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 25 min
- Ready in: 35 min
- For: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups white quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 vegan sausages, sliced (optional)
- salt, to taste
- pinch of Cayenne pepper
- Green onion slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, cook until onion is soft about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in green onion, Cajun/Creole seasoning, and thyme and cook for one minute.
- Add Quinoa, vegetable broth, and stir. Bring pilaf to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes or until all the liquid as evaporated.
- Stir in cooked sausage slices if using.
- Season with salt to taste and cayenne pepper to taste and serve.
- heat oil in a skillet add sausage slices and cook until brown, remove from heat and set aside on a plate or bowl.
Wow, this Cajun Quinoa Pilaf recipe is a delightful twist on traditional pilaf! The Cajun seasoning adds a burst of flavor to the dish, making it a perfect choice for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The recipe is easy to follow, and the step-by-step instructions with pictures make it even easier.
Oh wow I have a bag of quinoa, but never knew what to really do with it! This sounds like a really flavourful recipe!
Go ahead and try it out. quinoa is a great rice replacement since its higher in nutrients. and this dish gives it so much more flavor than cooking it with just plain water and salt. this is my favorite way to eat quinoa 😊
This looks sooooooo good!!! Cajun Quinoa Pilaf, I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t wait.
let me know how you enjoyed the recipe when you do 😋
I will definitely add this to my meal prep rotation. Its easy to prepare and healthy!
I’ve never tried this but Cajun Quinoa Pilaf seems so yummy and healthy of course.
This looks and sounds so delicious. Perfect for a summer evening meal. I will certainly be giving this a try!
I’ll definitely prepare this recipe today for dinner 😋
This recipe looks really scrumptious
Thank you for showing how to cook this recipe
Very, very delicious. Even the quinoa hater in our home went for seconds. I also made the Southern Style Collard Greens and the Southern Black Eyed Peas to go along with it. Those were also very yummy even though I had to use curly kale and black eyed peas from a can. Collard greens and dry black eyed peas are hard to find in The Netherlands. Thank you very much for yet another great recipe.